Wednesday, December 10, 2014

Chow Chow Bhath ---> Sweet and Savory Semolina Breakfast Combo

Today, I present to you a breakfast item very popular in Karnataka (southern state of India) called "Chow Chow bhath". Chow Chow bhath is a sweet and spicy , 2 in 1 dish. Two dishes, Khara Bhath and Kesari Bhath are served in equal quantities side by side. Semolina is the primary component in both these delicacies.

Now lets talk about the two dishes that constitute Chow Chow Bhath. Kesari Bhath forms the sweet component of Chow Chow Bhath. The word "Kesari" means Saffron which is used in this sweet dish to give a beautiful yellow color to it and so also add a unique flavor. Khaara Bhath is a savory porridge like dish very similar to upma. The word "Khara" means Spicy .These dishes do work well when served separately but when served as a combination, they create magic.

Khara Bhaath:

INGREDIENTS:

Semolina / Rava : 1 cup

Onion : 3/4 cup (finely chopped)

Green chillies : 2 (finely chopped)

Ginger : 1.5 tbsp (grated)

Carrot : 1/4 cup (finely chopped)

Bell pepper : 1/2 cup (finely chopped)

Green peas : 1/4 cup

Coconut : 2 tbsp (freshly grated)

Turmeric powder : 1/2 tsp

Garam Masala : 1/2 tsp

Red chilli powder : 1/2 tsp (Adjust according to taste)

Ghee or clarified butter : 3 tbsp +2 tsp

Mustard seeds : 1/2 tsp

Cumin Seeds : 1/2 tsp

Urad dal : 1/2 tsp

Dry Red Chillies : 2

Cashew nuts : 10

Curry leaves : 5

Lemon juice : 2 tsp

Sugar : 1 tsp

Salt as per taste

Water : 3.5 cups

PROCEDURE:

Dry roast the semolina until you start getting an aroma and its color slightly changes. Set it aside.

Hi Shubha,Well done, Superb combinationAll I want to say that you have passed your exams with distinction. I could see your dedication and efforts involved. You deserve standing ovation.This is very well made and best presented recipe of chow chow bhath.. Pinned.

These two dishes have been very close to my heart during my Engineering years in Karnataka. You have put forth so beautifully both the dishes, I want to applaud your pictorial depiction which makes it so easy to replicate both the dishes. The radiance of these dishes brings a smile on my face. To sum up both your dishes are just as adorable as you.

Yes very true Anusha..Same with me too, I would eat chow chow bhaat almore once a week while i was in mysore but never appreciated the dish as much.. Its also after coming to the US i started missing it soo much!! Thanks for stopping by dear:)